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The Nuclear Materials Science Group (MST-16) seeks a highly skilled and motivated R&D Engineer 2 to support metallurgical and microscopy research of plutonium materials at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The position will encompass a wide range of activities, including but not limited to, hands-on sample preparation, sample characterization (e.g., optical light and/or electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and microhardness indentation), data analyses, and report writing.
Nuclear Materials Science (MST-16) is an international leader in plutonium science and engineering and supports a wide range of fundamental to applied programs important to US interests in energy and national security. Programmatic work includes Plutonium Sustainment, Pit Surveillance, Science Programs, Life Extension Programs, Advanced Certification, various global security programs, and Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects. MST-16 maintains a multidisciplinary expertise in actinide materials science and engages in areas important to Laboratory missions, including material characterization, phase stability, mechanical and dynamic properties, aging, electronic structure, corrosion, and surface science. Our work takes place in the Plutonium Facility (PF-4), the Radiological Laboratory/Utility/Office Building (RLUOB), the Target Fabrication Facility (TFF), and numerous other facilities at LANL and across the country.
The successful candidate will:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Strong background in one or more of the following areas:
o Physical metallurgy
o Materials characterization (including microstructural analysis, x-ray diffraction analyses, electron beam analyses).
o Materials processing methods (including rolling, thermal treatments, and machining).
o Materials synthesis and processing methods.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge base of materials and engineering systems.
• Demonstrated dependability and ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally, both independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to technical and scientific excellence and timeliness of deliverables.
• Demonstrated record of successful documentation of technical work and the ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written formats.
• Ability to obtain FMH glovebox worker and HRP certification.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance (which usually required U.S. Citizenship)
Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Ph.D. in Materials Science and/or Engineering or a related field preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is a 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications should submit a detailed cover letter addressing all requirements of the job.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular
The Nuclear Materials Science Group (MST-16) seeks a highly skilled and motivated R&D Engineer 2 to support metallurgical and microscopy research of plutonium materials at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The position will encompass a wide range of activities, including but not limited to, hands-on sample preparation, sample characterization (e.g., optical light and/or electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and microhardness indentation), data analyses, and report writing.
Nuclear Materials Science (MST-16) is an international leader in plutonium science and engineering and supports a wide range of fundamental to applied programs important to US interests in energy and national security. Programmatic work includes Plutonium Sustainment, Pit Surveillance, Science Programs, Life Extension Programs, Advanced Certification, various global security programs, and Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) projects. MST-16 maintains a multidisciplinary expertise in actinide materials science and engages in areas important to Laboratory missions, including material characterization, phase stability, mechanical and dynamic properties, aging, electronic structure, corrosion, and surface science. Our work takes place in the Plutonium Facility (PF-4), the Radiological Laboratory/Utility/Office Building (RLUOB), the Target Fabrication Facility (TFF), and numerous other facilities at LANL and across the country.
The successful candidate will:
- Perform a variety of plutonium metallurgy and materials science investigations and play a leadership role in the design, implementation, and improvement of new and existing capabilities.
- Play key roles in the characterization of materials and interpretation of collected data, as well as development, improvement and maintenance of the team's equipment and processes.
- Integrate their knowledge of metallography and microscopy within the Group's capabilities. •
- Perform data analysis, interpretation, and integration of results into internal reports, progress reports to sponsors, or technical publications in peer-reviewed journals as required to meet group objectives.
- Have significant responsibility for safety/security envelope for projects, the team, or the group and may work in areas involving high consequences for safety.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
• Strong background in one or more of the following areas:
o Physical metallurgy
o Materials characterization (including microstructural analysis, x-ray diffraction analyses, electron beam analyses).
o Materials processing methods (including rolling, thermal treatments, and machining).
o Materials synthesis and processing methods.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge base of materials and engineering systems.
• Demonstrated dependability and ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally, both independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to technical and scientific excellence and timeliness of deliverables.
• Demonstrated record of successful documentation of technical work and the ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written formats.
• Ability to obtain FMH glovebox worker and HRP certification.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance (which usually required U.S. Citizenship)
Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Ph.D. in Materials Science and/or Engineering or a related field preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and integrating data using a processing-structure-properties perspective.
- Demonstrated breadth in experimental equipment utilization and maintenance.
- Documented experience in implementing and advancing quality programs and practices.
- Demonstrated record of safe and responsible handling of hazardous materials and conducting experiments with solid actinide samples.
- Documented record of working safely and responsibly in a nuclear facility or with special nuclear materials.
- Experience in working with classified documents and items.
- DOE laboratory complex experience.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is a 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications should submit a detailed cover letter addressing all requirements of the job.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular
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